- The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
- From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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Visitors can see the latest blockbuster films at Gallery Cinemas Inc. The lobby has several movie memorabilia items on display; including large posters and a car. Its concession stand sells snacks and drinks.
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An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
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Suitable for open and league bowling as well as private events, Lakewood Lanes offers 42 synthetic lanes with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar and a game area with arcade and redemption games.
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
21.5 Miles
The Cheshire Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the area to the local community. The organization owns and operates an antique shop that contains products from years pre-1985.
21.6 Miles
A 20-lane bowling facility, Sky Top Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, private event and party hosting, a lounge and a pro shop.
21.6 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1672, the Nehemiah Royce House is an example of American colonial saltbox architecture. George Washington visited the house twice and slept there in 1775.
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Located on 75 acres of land, Extreme Paintball is a paintball facility that contains six different courses for play. The facility offers open paintball on the weekend as well as private event hosting seven days a week.
21.9 Miles
Beautiful Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, Connecticut offers facilities for picnicking, kayaking, hiking and swimming. The picnic area has a large shelter, and the convenient boat launch makes it easy to get in the water.
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Community owned and operated, School Street Park is equipped with a variety of playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, spray fountains and bike trails. Future plans include the addition of a disc golf course.